The number of values of for which the system of equations :
is inconsistent, is
is inconsistent, is
- (A)0
- (B)1✓ Correct
- (C)2
- (D)3
Answer: (B)
Solution
For inconsistency, the determinant . Expanding: (after correct calculation). So . For , check . Thus the system is inconsistent for exactly one value .
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